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What Could Swelling On Thumb Spreading To Back Of Hand And Forearm Mean?

Hi I woke up with a swollen thumb yesterday swelling spread to the lower part of my thumb and the to the back of my hand. When I woke up now the same thing has happend to my other thumb, also have a swelling on my fore arm. What could this be? (The fist thumb is all better but the back of that hand is still swollen)
Wed, 4 Feb 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

I have studied your case
There is possibility of cellulitis due to soft tissue infection.

I will advise you to do ultrasound of arm and you may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP

Clinically if there are no signs of infection or major illness then physiotherapy can be started.
So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do required investigation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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What Could Swelling On Thumb Spreading To Back Of Hand And Forearm Mean?

Hello I have studied your case There is possibility of cellulitis due to soft tissue infection. I will advise you to do ultrasound of arm and you may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP Clinically if there are no signs of infection or major illness then physiotherapy can be started. So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do required investigation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care